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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,927.22, 37,160.79 and 14,991.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,927.22, 37,160.79 and 14,991.32 is: 20,688.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,927.22 : 37,160.79 = 14,991.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,927.22/37,160.79 = 14,991.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,927.22x = 37,160.79 × 14,991.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,927.22x = 557,089,108.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,089,108.54/26,927.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,688.70

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